by Natalie Carstens | Aug 27, 2014 | Blog, Legal Matters, Private Sector
Initiated by the vFAS (an association of lawyers specialised in personal and family law), law firms throughout the Netherlands open their doors to give free advice. Building on last years’ positive experiences, GMW’s LED lawyers will participate again. On 12 September...
by Natalie Carstens | Feb 13, 2013 | Blog, Legal Matters, Private Sector
Imagine you find out you’re the lucky winner of the lottery. What would you do with your winnings? Can you already picture it? White beaches, swaying palm trees and a cloudless blue sky, all there for you to enjoy from your ultra-luxurious holiday home. Your car’s...
by Suzy Oge | Jan 16, 2013 | Blog, Legal Matters, Private Sector
Increasingly frequently, people find love across the border. They fall in love with someone living abroad or of a different nationality. While the relationship flourishes, it’s hunky dory, but what if the marriage fails? Divorce is a difficult process in many...
by adminlemonberry | Dec 5, 2011 | Blog, Legal Matters, Private Sector
Each year, the Minister of Justice determines the alimony index. For 2012, the percentage is 1,3%, meaning that the allowance concluded in your divorce convenant or Court order will be automatically raised with 1,3% as of 1st January 2012. This percentage is based on...
by adminlemonberry | Sep 19, 2011 | Blog, Legal Matters, Private Sector
In the EU, most matters of international family law are regulated by the European Commission, drawing on the Hague Conference on International Private Law. Recently, legislative efforts in Brussels and The Hague have resulted in three significant changes, which will...
by adminlemonberry | Jun 14, 2011 | Legal Matters, Private Sector
In Holland an employee who has an indefinite contract can not be dismissed without the prior approval of a sub district court and / or the so called UWV Werkbedrijf. An employer must therefore file for dismissal. This is determined in article 6 of The BBA,...
